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The Morgan Stanley Debate: What You Need to Know

The industry has erupted into discussion and debate over Morgan Stanley's CLO's comments during the past week.
5 minute read

International Edition

The Pandemic Has Given Individual Lawyers More Leverage

Morgan Stanley's letter to law firms has the potential to create even more tension within firms and may cause "some attorneys to vote with their feet," one law firm consultant says.
4 minute read

International Edition

'We're Not Desperate' vs 'We're Servants': Partners Split Over Declining Client Work in Morgan Stanley Row

Some are calling for firms to pushback against the bank's stance, while others say accepting client demands is simply an expected part of the job.
5 minute read

International Edition

'Arrogant' and 'Tone Deaf': Morgan Stanley CLO Stance Draws Ire From UK, European Finance Partners

The elite bank's chief legal officer's call for lawyers to return to the office last week has been met with unhappiness from many in the market.
7 minute read

International Edition

Shifting Big Brains: Transitioning to New Ways of Working in the Law Profession

After years of repeated thinking and working, the brain has hardwired the office working model, making it harder to change habits.
6 minute read

International Edition

The Global Lawyer: Flexibility is the New Bonus

Forget money, big markets and courtroom dramas! The new trend is for flexible work perks, small markets and real life events!
6 minute read

International Edition

Inflexible Law Firms Should Brace for an Associate Exodus This Fall, Recruiters Say

Many associates are waiting to see what the return to the office looks like come September.
4 minute read

International Edition

Reduced Hours for Reduced Pay: Will Slaughters' Bold Move Catch On?

'I'm not sure we'll be going that way. I think if anything we'll be the opposite,' says one Slaughters rival, but a client responds: 'I fully support it.'
8 minute read

International Edition

As Law Firms Plan Office Returns, Whole 'Remote Weeks' May Become Newest Benefit

Floating remote weeks could become a permanent hold-over and perk from the pandemic era, especially if firms don't keep the two- or three-day office week forever.
4 minute read

International Edition

Slaughters Offers its Lawyers Reduced Hours for Reduced Pay

The move by the prestigious firm is likely to attract attention at a time when many associates are struggling to deal with long working hours.
3 minute read

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